Layouts for Directional Process Analysis

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An Introduction toProcess Analysis

• Definition
• A pattern of exposition that explores the
  critical question of how?

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An Introduction toProcess Analysis

• Two Types of Process Analysis
• Directional
• Informational

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An Introduction toProcess Analysis

• Two Types of Process Analysis
• Directional

An explanation of steps in a procedure,
anticipating the successful completion of the
process by the reader
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An Introduction toProcess Analysis

• Two Types of Process Analysis
• Informational

An explanation of steps in a procedure,
anticipating only the readers understanding
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Characteristics ofDirectional Process

• A brief introduction with a thesisthat outlines
  the broad steps
• A body organized into sequential units
• Discrete units, each explaining a separate step
• Headings or other graphic aids
• Level of detail determined by the experience of
  the audience
• A conclusion that describes the successfully
  completed process

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Characteristics ofDirectional Process

• The Test for Successful Directional Process
  Analysis

After reading the explanation of each step, ask
yourself, What can I do?
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Layouts for Informational Process
Introduction
Step 1 (background/context paragraph)
Sidebar
Discussion/Content
Graphic Aid
Caption/Comment
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Characteristics ofDirectional Process

• Dont deviate from a sequential organization.
• Avoid stating the obvious or giving stylistic
  instructions.
• Dont change elements in the template or style
  sheet.
• Give cautions or warnings sparingly but as
  necessary.

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Characteristics ofInformational Process

• A brief introduction with a thesis that outlines
  the broad steps
• A body organized into units, organized
  sequentially or otherwise
• Discrete units, each explaining a selected step
• Headings or other graphic aids optional
• Level of detail determined by the experience of
  the audience
• A conclusion that interprets, evaluates,
  compares/contrasts, etc.

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Characteristics ofInformational Process

• The Test for Successful Informational Process
  Analysis

After reading the explanation of each step, ask
yourself, What can I paraphrase?
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Layouts for Informational Process
Introduction
Discussion/Content
Sidebar
Graphic Aid
Caption/Comment
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Characteristics ofInformational Process

• Dont deviate from an organizational plan.
• Dont overlook key detail, but avoid trying to
  develop the whole subject.
• Dont change elements in the template or style
  sheet.
• Avoid merely summarizing findings or content
  employ additional patterns of development
  (projection, application, etc.)

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